Kanawha County, West Virginia

Total Population: 178,198

County Seat: Charleston

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Median Home Value

$135,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,887

Across all households

Median Age

43.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.1%
Two or More Races4.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.0%

65 Years and Over

21.7%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

4.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,887

Mean Household Income

$81,423

Per Capita Income

$36,168

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$135,000

Median Rent

$879/mo

Total Housing Units

90,388

Owner-Occupied

70.2%

Renter-Occupied

29.8%

Vacancy Rate

15.0%

Married Couple Households

42.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.5%

Average Household Size

2.28

Broadband Internet Access

86.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54039.